If you've ever picked up a paper
listing homes for sale, you've probably noticed some pretty strange
and confusing abbreviations. Some agents find it necessary because
they have such a small space in print ads to describe a house, but
what good is an abbreviation if the reader can't understand it. Heck, I'm an agent and I don't even know what half of these mean. Here is a list of 116 commonly used abbreviations used by realtors in their listing descriptions:
- AC – Air Conditioning
- APPL – Appliances
- APPT – Apartment
- ASRSV – Assigned Parking
- AVAIL – Available
- BA – Bathroom or Bath
- BALC – Balcony
- BCHFRNT – Beachfront
- BLDG – Building
- BSMT – Basement
- BTH – Bathroom
- CAC – Central Air Conditioning
- CBL – Cable
- CEIL – Ceiling
- CEN – Central Air Conditioning
- CFAN – Ceiling Fan
- CONC – Concierge
- COND – Condition
- CONT – Contemporary
- CRPT – Carpet
- CTY – City
- CVAC – Central Vacuum
- DEC – Decorative
- DEP – Deposit
- DCK – Deck
- DK – Deck
- DPLX – Duplex
- DR – Dining Room
- DRY – Dryer
- DSP – Garbage Disposal
- DW – Dishwasher
- EIK – Eat-in Kitchen
- ELEV – Elevator
- FDR – Formal Dining Room
- FIX – Fixtures
- FOYR – Foyer
- FRPLC – Fireplace
- FSBO – For Sale By Owner
- FT CTR – Fitness Center
- FURN – Furnished
- GAR – Garage
- GDN – Garden
- GRNT – Granite
- HB – Half bath
- HDWD – Hardwood (floors)
- HRWD – Hardwood (floors)
- HSE – House
- HW – Hot Water
- HVAC – Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
- INCL – Included
- INLW – In-law unit
- LFT – Loft
- LNDRY – Laundry
- LOC – Location
- LSE – Lease
- LUX – Luxury
- MRBL – Marble
- MINT – Mint Condition
- MIN – Minimum
- MOD – Modern
- MICRO – Microwave
- NBHD – Neighborhood
- NGS – Natural Gas
- NR – Near
- OFC – Office
- PAN – Pantry
- PAT – Patio
- PKG – Parking
- PRIV – Private
- PRTL – Partial
- REC – Recreation Room or Center
- REFRG – Refrigerator
- RENO – Renovated
- REQ – Required
- RM – Room
- RNGE – Range
- RTO – Rent to Own
- SAT – Satellite
- SF – Square Feet
- SHWR – Shower
- SKY – Skylight
- SPAC – Spacious
- SQFT – Square Feet
- S/S – Stainless Steel
- STU – Studio
- TERR – Terrace
- TOWN – Town House
- TRAD – Traditional
- TRPLX – Triplex
- UNO – Unit Number
- UPSTRS – Upstairs
- UTILS – Utilities
- VU – View
- VW – View
- WAT – Water
- W/D – Washer/Dryer
- W/I – Walk-in
- WIC – Walk-in Closet
- WIND – Window
- WLKP – Walkup
- YD – Yard
Real Estate Agent Abbreviations
- ABR – Accredited Buyer's Representative
- ALC – Accredited Land Consultant
- CCIM – Certified Commercial Investment Member
- CIPS – Certified International Property Specialist
- CPM – Certified Property Manager
- CRB – Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager
- CRS – Certified Residential Specialist
- GAA – General Accredited Appraiser
- GREEN – NAR Green Home Specialist
- GRI – Graduate of REALTOR® Institute
- MRP – Military Relocation Professional
- RAA – Residential Accredited Appraiser
- RSPS – Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist
- SRS – Seller Representative Specialist
- SRES – Seniors Real Estate Specialist
If you know of one that's not on this list (I'm sure there are many) drop me a line and I'll include it. To see the original blog post at point2.com, click here.
